Archive for December 20th, 2007

posted by admin on Dec 20

Our company-wide “Happy Hour” last Friday afternoon was nice and simple, just the way I like it. The theme beverage was the tried-and-true gin and tonic.

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posted by admin on Dec 20

The Hyrum City Council in northern Utah has voted to temporarily end a ban on selling beer on Sundays.

The move came after a gas station in the city complained it was losing business to a competitor in nearby Nibley that is able to sell beer on Sundays. Councilors say they will review the blue laws on alcohol sales early next year and could make a permanent change.

At least one member of the city council is against beer sasles on what he says are moral grounds.

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posted by admin on Dec 20

Researchers in Spain believe they have found a connection between beer consumption and a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

According to researchers from the University of Alcala the silicon content in beer may help reduce the amount of aluminium absorbed in the blood stream. Research has found that aluminium, a neurotoxin, absorbed in the digestive system is a possible factor in the development of Alzheimer’s.

The researchers found that beer did as good a job in fighting the absorbtion of aluminium as a silicic acid supplement with double the amount of silicon as found in beer. The scientists said that moderate beer consumption should be considered as a component in a healthy diet.

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posted by admin on Dec 20

This Champagne cocktail is normally made with Smirnoff Black vodka but you can use another premium grain vodka.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup Champagne, chilled
  • 1 oz Smirnoff Black vodka
  • 1 oz lime cordial
  • lime twist for garnish

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posted by admin on Dec 20

Ok – so yes, it’s the holidays; They’re flippin’ here. Here, like nobody’s business.

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